IND Recruitment

[Radion]

Incoming transmission
Subject: Position within the IND
ID: Victoria Powell
Location:Planet Manhattan

Good day gentlemen, I am Victoria Powell, head of the Powell Law firm here on Manhattan. We might have had some dealings in the past, but I would have to have the records checked to be sure. The reason for this transmission is that I am interested in greater profits, and although the firm is extremely profitable thanks to how litigious libertonioans are, I want more, and I believe that working with the IND and creating a few agreements between our groups will help achieve that.
The requested haiku:

Annette sued David
David defended himself
I made a profit

[Vulkhard Muller]

.:Incoming Transmission:.
.:Translation: German to English: Complete:.
.:Topic: Application Process:.
.:Location: Planet New Berlin:.


Good Day,

My name is Adolf Lector, I previously led an off shoot of the well-known ALG Waste Disposal. I made a tidy profit cleaning the mess of many people or should I say having people do it for me? From Scrap to waste my boys cleaned the darkest parts of Sirius. Though of all the things we processed Toxic Waste was always a major player; my time around the stuff has led me to have a special fondness for it. I'm sending this transmission however because the dangers of this stuff is too great for my liking and I want to move on to other horizons with bigger profits that will probably not land me in a terminal ward of some Freeport. The requested Haiku is below. :

Toxic Waste Mining
The radiation burns hurt
Glowing oozing waste

As for that tree, I hope you do not mind as I didn't want to get my own hands dirty I sent a buddy of mine to go chop it for me as seen in this recording.

[Arioch]

Lets see here, two new prospects, eager for the challenge.

Mrs. Powell - while I have not heard of such a small firm as Powell Law, you seem to have the right or rather correct motivation for joining such a prestigious organization as the IND. Though, you have failed to provide one of the requirements needed. I see no reference or proof of a tree being cut down. While this is but a minor requirement, a requirement it still is. Your application is hereby put on hold until you can provide proof of such action.

I trust you will deliver soon.

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Mr. Lector - We have had dealings with ALG in the past, and has such have a healthy connection with them, despite the waste they deal with. Your application certainly shows your eagerness for profits, as well as advancement in your career. We believe you show promise, and as such you are hereby accepted into the IND.

Welcome to the 1%.

[Radion]

Incoming transmission
Subject: The herring and the tree
ID: Victoria Powell
Location: Planet Manhattan

I had to go looking through the neural net for what you referred to as a herring. Apparently, it was a fish native to Earth, and unfortunately, was not brought to the Sirius Sector. The tree, however was removed, but was done by a goon hired to take a laser pistol and shoot at it. Unfortunately, the pistol overloaded after the shot and killed him, but LPI had determined the incident to be him acting irresponsibly.

[Arioch]

Mrs. Powell - Apologies for the delay. You have provided the needed requirement, albeit in a rather unorthodox way. We approve. As such, you are hereby accepted into the IND. Welcome to the 1%.

[Price_]

Incoming Transmission
Subject: Application for Employment
Location: Luxury Liner Hawaii
Sender: Richard Price

I don't expect the IND to know who I am, despite at one point being the Vice President of Interpsace commerce, and the leader of Universal Shipping INC. before it turned into the hilarious blight it is now. Both of those were a long time ago, I've spent the last few years living in a suite on the Hawaii. Actually, calling it a suite is a bit of an understatement... I bought an entire deck.

Unfortunately my accountants tell me that my bank vaults are starting to dwindle, and have encouraged me to seek employment. Of course I fired all of them for speaking to me, but I feel it may be time to return to the work force. I feel the IND is more inline with my goals, and better fitted to the style of living I have grown accustomed to.

I couldn't find a herring, it's not the biggest tree, and I didn't cut it down, but I wanted to see if I could do it. I've attacked it in the Haiku.

No herrings were harmed
In the exploding of this tree
Hope it pleases you

[Freds0n]

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-- Subject: Application form Fedel Delazo IND. --
-- Current Location: Planet Curacau, Cortez. --
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Dear IND Crew,
My name is Fedel Delazo, a male inhabitant of the Planet Curacao, Cortez. I grew up in a 3-headed family, of me being an only child. My youth was great since i am living on a Planet that is -apparently- a tourist attraction. In general everyone who visits this planet, or lives on this planet, is rich... Well tourists are rich, passengers are rich, VIPs are rich and oh.. Vacationers are rich as well. Until my 18th i attended school, eventually getting myself a degree in basic economics. I have been working part-time in our family business; the flavour bar. Since i was an only child, i had to take over the business one day... My mother died in a terrible accident at the beach while swimming, not giving further details... My dad eventually got old and had to retire. So eventually i took over the bar, still taking care of my dad. But you know... once you're old and worn out, you're done and your children take care of you for the rest of your life.

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The bar was our pride. Unfortunately, i could not handle it on my own. I've spoken to my dad about selling the bar. After a couple of months of arguing whether or not we would sell it, we eventually did it. He was worn out, retired. I was young, ambitious. Choices? Well, thats life. Make sure you do the right thing, right now, he said. Don't overthink, don't wait for too long, do it now, or stay silenced forever. So there it was, my circus money. I could do whatever i wanted. Eventually i joined the 'Orbital Spa & Cruise' company. I was young, and ambitious. We had our circus money and we could live forever, and do what we wanted.

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I got myself a liner. No, don't think of make-up, it is The "Enterprise", no, my "Flying Vegas". After years of service in the 'Orbital Spa & Cruise' i have been promoted to captain. I got my own crew of 100 men & women and oh.. Don't forget the tourists. The money? Well i'm glad your talking about it. I'm thinking of a shukensha already... Still a long way to go. Pirates everywhere, stealing my well-earned money. Oh well, this is fun. Trading, trading people... Don't forget the experience; i've seen every system out there. I've seen a lot of beautiful places. Money is great, but money can't buy you a REAL experience. A promotion? Great, i'm happy, i achieved something, not with my money but with my own experience. That beautiful lady at the beach? Well, i'll tell you later... The annual crew party? Theres so much to say, so much to experience.

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Oh flying liner
One or two shadows ahead
A child's scream
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Apparently i'm a philosopical person. What exactly is this big tree? I mean, everybody is talking about cutting something down... I have never seen such a thing on my home planet, Curacao. We only have palm trees over here and no forests. The forest... Like a very big crowd, trying to grab the last sake that is still left in the frigde? Well somebody has 'cut down' the 'biggest tree'. Go ahead, take your sake, i'm proud of you. I've cut down the biggest tree in the forest. I sold our family bar, we got our circus money, my big tree, our biggest tree. My medium? Oh, i was young and ambitious...
Yours Sincerely,
Fedel Delazo

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[Squad]

Mr. Price,

I apologize for the tardiness of this response to your inquiry, but your initial background has me interested in where you might fit as to provide the greatest benefit to the Division. I believe you're quite familiar with the location of my offices in New York. Contact me at your convenience. We have some matters to discuss.


Lawrence Preston, Esquire

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[R.I.P.]

::::Incoming transmission::::
Subject: Transport pilot with IND
ID: Victor Baker
Location: Invergordon spaceport
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Greetings Mr. Wolf/Mr. Preston.

Hello there I have been a transport pilot for many years and been pretty much all over the known systems and a few unknown ones. I flew a freelance ship for years since i did not care for most corporations and all their corrupted ways and treatment of the pilots. Just did not want to ever deal with any of it myself. Anyways here we go, from what I have heard you are the best of the best when it comes to transporting goods. And you seem to have a certain attitude in your pilots that I tend to like. They all seem to be treated well and are happy in their positions within your ranks. Anyways i am looking to stop running around transporting this nickel and dime cargo runs and want to get into some serious hauling where we all make good money. If you will consider please let me know, or if there is anything else i can do to convince you I would be a worthy asset to your company.

Thank you for your time...
Victor Baker

P.s. I kinda improvised a little with the tree, found one of them new and improved electric herrings:



And here are the results of the tree.

[R.I.P.]

::::Incoming transmission::::
Subject: Transport pilot with IND
ID: Victor Baker
Location: Invergordon spaceport
::::Uploading data::::

Greetings Mr. Wolf/Mr. Preston.

Hello there I have been a transport pilot for many years and been pretty much all over the known systems and a few unknown ones. I flew a freelance ship for years since i did not care for most corporations and all their corrupted ways and treatment of the pilots. Just did not want to ever deal with any of it myself. Anyways here we go, from what I have heard you are the best of the best when it comes to transporting goods. And you seem to have a certain attitude in your pilots that I tend to like. They all seem to be treated well and are happy in their positions within your ranks. Anyways i am looking to stop running around transporting this nickel and dime cargo runs and want to get into some serious hauling where we all make good money. If you will consider please let me know, or if there is anything else i can do to convince you I would be a worthy asset to your company.

Thank you for your time...
Victor Baker

P.s. I kinda improvised a little with the tree, found one of them new and improved electric herrings:



And here are the results of the tree.

(Nevermind, I am over this game anyways.)